I would like to take a moment to apologize to those that read this blog, and also to myself, for not posting in such a long while.
Moving on.
I really have to take a moment to rant about this show, Sister Wives. Yes, I watch it. In fact, I record it on my DVR so I don't miss it. While I definitely do not agree with their lifestyle choice, I am fascinated by their family. They have strong bonds between all of the wives and the husband, the children seem well adjusted. They get along for the most part, in fact better than some monogomous couples I know. I would never in a million years choose this, but they did, and they are really making the best of it.
Now, I also used to watch The Girls Nextdoor, when they were Holly, Bridgette and Kendra. I was also fascinated with their lifestyle, though I in no way agree with it. Nor would I choose that for myself.
Here comes the rant portion of today's programming. The Brown family of Sister Wives is being investigated for polygamy. Now, Kody (the husband) and Meri (wife #1) are legally married. The other 3 wives had a special symbolic ceremony to act as their wedding to Kody, but in no way is it a legal marriage. Why is it that we can glorify someone like Hugh Heffner, who established an empire by exploiting nude women, and celebrate his choice to live and sleep with sometimes up to 7 girlfriends at a time, but we villify this family that is comitted to one another and is trying to teach their children some values? No I don't think polygamy is a good value, but neither do I think an 80 something year old man sleeping with several 20 something year old women is acceptable. Why should the Brown family be persecuted for their alternative lifestyle, and Hugh Heffner and his girlfriends are celebratized? (if that's not a word, I don't care, I'm cool enough to make one up!)
My point is this- we watch all these TV shows about homosexuals, about Hugh Heffner and his girlfriends, about people with 20 billion kids, etc. As Americans we claim to be accepting of the alternative. Don't prosecute these people! They are no different than anyone else on TV. They aren't asking anyone to subscribe to their lifestyle. They all entered their relationship willingly, they are happy with their situation, and we should just leave them alone.
